Summary
President Donald Trump is receiving criticism from some Republicans and gun rights supporters because of his recent comments about gun control after a shooting in Minneapolis. Trump, who often supports the Second Amendment, expressed concerns about people having guns in certain situations, causing disagreement among his supporters. This comes after two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis.
Key Facts
- President Trump is facing criticism from Republicans and Second Amendment supporters.
- An immigration agent fatally shot Alex Pretti, and another citizen was shot earlier in Minneapolis by a federal officer.
- Trump stated, “You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns," which upset some of his supporters.
- Trump has historically expressed support for some gun restrictions, like background checks.
- In 2017, Trump rolled back an Obama-era gun regulation concerning mental illness.
- Trump has pointed to mental health issues as a reason for mass shootings in the U.S.
- He has shown support for background check legislation in the past, especially after mass shootings.
